OLYMPIA — Legislation to make financial education a graduation requirement for Washington high school students was heard Tuesday in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee. Senate Bill 5080, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), aims to equip students with the tools they need to manage their finances and plan for the future. “Financial literacy is essential for success in today’s world,” Valdez said. “This legislation ensures every student in Washington graduates with the knowledge to manage their money effectively, avoid costly financial mistakes, and build a secure, prosperous life for themselves and their families.” The bill, requested by state Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti, would require all Washington high schools to offer financial education ...
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Javier Valdez is the proud son and grandson of farmworkers and laborers. A product of public education, Javier holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in public administration from Baruch College, the City University of New York, as a participant in the National Urban Fellows program. Javier has worked for the City of Seattle for over 20 years, where he led Seattle City Light’s women and minority business (WMBE) program, served as a special assistant on WMBE programs in the Seattle Mayor’s Office, and currently as a senior equity and inclusion advisor with the City of Seattle Finance and Administrative Services Department.
Javier is vice chair of the State Government & Elections Committee and also serves on the Law & Justice and Transportation committees.
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